Question

If the distance between fulcrum and effort is more in a first order type lever, then :

• A. load can be lifted with less effort
• B. load has to be lifted with greater effort
• C. load should be equal to effort
• D. load should always be less than effort

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

load can be lifted with less effort

$\text{Solution}:$

1. In a first class lever, the fulcrum is located between the load and the effort.

2. If the fulcrum is closer to the load, then less effort is needed to move the load a shorter distance

$\text{Hence A is the correct option}$